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Old 09-09-2013, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by posternutbag View Post
IMO, should NOT swing in the modern usage of the term "swing." The rhythm of swing bands from the 1930's is pretty much straight, hence the "choppy" sound people often talk about when discussing swing bands.
The 1/8 notes still swing.... but the bass and guitar pretty much play 100% 1/4 notes (and thus don't really have a swinging rhythm).
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